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england vs sri lanka, 3rd test, day 1

England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Day 1

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Kumar Sangakkara rang the five-minute bell ahead of the start of the first day.
 
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Cook won the toss and had no hesitation in batting first.
 
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Alex Hales (18) and Cook gave England a steady start and scored 56 runs for the first wicket before the former was dismissed by Rangana Herath.
 
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Alastair Cook was presented with a silver bat to commemorate his 10,000 Test just ahead of the start.
 
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Sri Lanka fought back just before lunch to reduce England to 74 for 3 to win the first session.
 
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Jonny Bairstow and Alastair Cook (85) rebuild for England in the second session with an 80-run stand before the latter was trapped in front by Pradeep just before tea to leave the hosts at 165 for 5.
 
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Jonny Bairstow (107 not out) scored his first Test ton at Lord's and helped England end the day on 279 for 6.